Washington whitewater - Washougal River, Northern Cascade Range, Clark/ Skamania County Clark/ Skamania county, Highway 140 to Washougal section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     7.3 miles   I find this to be the best river ever for a beginner white water paddler. It has excellent eddies; big roller waves; lots of rapids and tons of places to rest, regroup and try again. Says Dee The put-in is not too far from Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The natural beauty of Washington and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream have people coming here. The Highway 140 to Washougal section of Washougal River in Clark/ Skamania County is 7.3 miles long and     is a class III-IV section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more demanding, so don't forget that the rivers in this state are less manageable. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while will make you glad you came. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of spots for that. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. The Highway 140 to Washougal section is one of many paddling sections in this river system. The beauty of the Northern Cascade Range is a great plus for this river. If you'll be staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available very near the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This is a pretty   decent length section, it's good length for a morning trip. Briefly about the general area: One of the best things about Washougal River is its proximity to Sundial Beach. Lots of precipitation falls at Washougal River; the month with most of the rain is December while July is the month with the least amount of precipitation. For the period of the long summer days highs here at Washougal River reach the 70's. Throughout the dark hours of summer temperatures plunge down into the 40's. Through the winter highs are regularly in the 40's, and night lows in the 30's for Washougal River. Washougal River, Highway 140 to Washougal road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-IV Length: 7.3 miles Average Gradient: 35 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.62472 Longitude: -122.30667 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.59361 Longitude: -122.36973 Paddler input for Washougal River, Washington: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Washougal River, Northern Cascade Range, Washington Local climate location: BATTLE GROUND 7 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Parkersville Inn & Suites, Washougal 3 miles away Discover this Washougal, Washington hotel conveniently situated near the Columbia Gorge, Pendleton Woolen Mills and Hewlett Packard. Welcome to the Best Western Parkersville Inn & Suites where guests... 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Find a whitewater outfitter in Washington Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton, Oregon-Washington Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton, Oregon-Washington, the metro area neareast to Washougal River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Washougal River.   Whitewater Near Washougal River: Little Washougal River, Clark County , 2 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 6.8 miles long (Boulder Creek to Washougal River) Washougal River - North Fork, Skamania County , 7 miles away, Class IV-V - 7 miles long (Mile 7 to Washougal River) Sandy River, Clackamas / Multnomah County , 9 miles away, Class II - 13.5 miles long (Revenue Bridge to Oxbow Park) Rock Creek - Lewis drainage, Clark County , 9 miles away, Class II-III+ - 3 miles long (Dole Valley Road to East Fork Lewis River) Copper Creek, Skamania/Clark County , 10 miles away, Class IV-V - 6.1 miles long (road's end to East Fork Lewis) Lewis River - East Fork, Clark County , 11 miles away, Class IV(V) - 4 miles long (Sunset Falls to bl. Horshoe Falls) Lewis River - East Fork, Clark County , 11 miles away, Class III-V - 2.7 miles long (Rock Creek to Moulton Falls Park) Bull Run, Clackamas County , 11 miles away, Class III - 2.5 miles long (Bull Run Road to Sandy River) Washougal River, Clark/ Skamania County , 13 miles away, Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Dougan Falls to Salmon Falls) Lewis River - East Fork, Clark County , 14 miles away, Class IV-V - 5.5 miles long (Green Fork to Sunset Falls)   Ski Areas Near Washougal River: Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 43 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 45 miles away, 3590 vertical feet Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 48 miles away, 2777 vertical feet Cooper Spur, Oregon , 52 miles away, 500 vertical feet Hoodoo, Oregon , 66 miles away, 1035 vertical feet White Pass, Washington , 82 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Crystal Mountain, Washington , 88 miles away, 3100 vertical feet Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 90 miles away, 3365 vertical feet Willamette Pass, Oregon , 99 miles away, 1563 vertical feet Snoqualmie, Washington , 108 miles away, 1100 vertical feet   Beaches Near Washougal River: Sundial Beach, Multnomah County , 5 miles away   Hotels Near Washougal River: Best Western Parkersville Inn & Suites, Washougal , 3 miles away Holiday Inn Express Gresham-Troutdale, Or, Troutdale , 5 miles away Comfort Inn & Suites, Troutdale , 5 miles away East Portland/Gresham Travelodge, Troutdale , 6 miles away Best Western Rama Inn & Suites, Troutdale , 7 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Washougal River: Jones Creek Campground, Clark County, 3 miles away Sandy Riverfront RV Resort, Troutdale, 5 miles away Crown Point RV Park, Corbett, 5 miles away   Trails Near Washougal River: Washougal Trail, Skamania County , 17 miles away, 3.6 hiking miles, 2131 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Washougal River: Mount Rainier National Park, Ashford - WA , 60 miles away